Nagini's Origin

  Tina: "There's no record of her origins—nothing in the population database."

  Rustam: "You mean no ID or census data?"

  Tina: "Exactly."

  Aditya: "So she just appeared out of nowhere?"

  Tina: "That's right."

  Satrio: "This doesn't make sense."

  Haryono: "Nagini is a mystery."

  Satrio: "Did Burhan ever tell us anything about her? They seem close."

  Rustam: "Burhan's never said a word."

  Satrio and Haryono exchanged a headshake.

  Haryono: "Any other intel on her?"

  Tina adjusted her glasses again, eyes fixed on her laptop screen.

  Tina: "According to reports, she possesses mystical abilities."

  Everyone shook their heads in disbelief.

  Tina: "Let's take a look at the monitor."

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  The monitor switched from Mariana's image to footage of Nagini in action.

  ***

  Nagini's Mystical Powers on the Screen

  Tina played the CCTV footage on the large monitor, showing Nagini in action.

  First clip: Nagini defeating armed robbers at the Kemang Raya cafeteria.

  Aditya: "Impossible!"

  Second clip: Nagini batting away bullets from Bimo's sniper rifle.

  Haryono: "Unbelievable! Are we dreaming?"

  Satrio: "This is reality!"

  Rustam: "Turns out our country still has mystical traditions."

  Third clip: Nagini clashing head-to-head with Mariana's force.

  Aditya: "So Mariana, the one we've been hunting, also has mystical skills."

  Fourth clip: Nagini floating in midair, clinging to the ceiling as a hail of bullets whizzed by beneath her. The footage came from the Mariana raid at the Kembang Setaman nightclub.

  Everyone let out awed whistles.

  Haryono: "There can't be a Superman in this modern age."

  Satrio: "It's impossible! A human, hovering in the air, dodging gunfire!"

  Tina: "Nagini isn't the only one who can dodge bullets. Mariana can do it too."

  Rustam: "What do you mean, Tina?"

  ***

  Mariana's Mystical Powers on the Screen

  Tina: "Look closely at the monitor."

  They all fixed their eyes on the screen again.

  Tina played CCTV footage of Mariana swatting away bullets from a masked sniper during the Kembang Setaman raid.

  Their expressions tightened—shock mixed with panic.

  Rustam: "This is impossible too!"

  Haryono: "If Mariana can deflect bullets, how can we possibly arrest her?"

  Everyone fell silent, realizing just how dangerous she was.

  Haryono: "What if we ask Nagini to help chase Mariana?"

  Satrio: "Makes sense. Only Nagini can match Mariana's mystical strength."

  Tina: "But, Sir…"

  Aditya: "What is it, Tina?"

  Tina adjusted her glasses.

  Tina: "Nagini is a civilian, Sir."

  They all exchanged glances.

  Tono: "Nagini is close to Burhan."

  Rudin: "Maybe Burhan can persuade her."

  Tina shook her head.

  Tina: "It's not that simple, Pak Rudin. This is a covert operation. We can't involve civilians."

  Rustam: "She's right. Besides risking the mission, it would also put Nagini in danger."

  ***

  Nagini Is a Civilian

  They continued debating about Nagini's role in the Mariana pursuit.

  Haryono: "If we set Nagini aside, and considering Mariana's abilities, are we sure this mission can succeed?"

  The room fell silent. Some shook their heads.

  Satrio: "No matter what, we cannot involve civilians."

  Haryono: "You're right. Whatever happens, the operation must go ahead."

  Rustam: "Even without Nagini?"

  Haryono: "Correct."

  Tono and Rudin turned pale and uneasy—they were the ones going into the field.

  Tono whispered to Rudin.

  Tono: "How are we supposed to capture Mariana?"

  Rudin: "You mean, capture someone who's bulletproof?"

  Tono nodded.

  Rudin: "Relax, Tono. We're still going after her."

  Tono: "And…?"

  Rudin: "Whether we succeed or not, that's a problem for later!"

  Tono nodded again.

  Rudin: "Let's stay pumped and be brave, Tono!"

  Tono grinned, chest pounding with excitement, eyes gleaming.

  Meanwhile, Satrio's voice boomed.

  Satrio: "Alright. This operation is officially underway!"

  To be continued